Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional

About the role

Iron Springs Elementary School is seeking a Part Time Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional to work 27.5 hours per week. This position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the school principal, working with the Special Education Educator, School Counselor, and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), assist students who have moderate to intensive behavior and/or mental health needs
• Supports the implementation of behavioral programs and intensive behavior intervention services for students with disabilities
• Establishes effective rapport with students and motivates students to develop appropriate social skills and attitudes leading toward improved behavior in order to foster greater independence in the student
• Collects, documents, manages, and uses data to inform functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, emergency safety interventions, referrals for additional supports, problem solving, schedules and services to benefit students
• Changes to student programming are data driven and documented effectively
• Works with school professionals and other paraprofessionals to build the school's capacity to address student's behavior and/or mental health needs
• Provides instructional support assistance to students and student groups
• Participates in the development, maintenance and carrying out of systems for classroom management
• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students
• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required

Qualifications

• Able to use Google Suite effectively (i.e. Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides)
• Maintains current knowledge and improves skill application by participating in regular on-going professional development
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal policies and procedures for special education and behavior compliance
• Complies with established district policies and procedures